Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Tom Ford Summer 2013: Blush Guilt Illuminating Cheek Color

Ever feel like the odd one out? That will be me and my thoughts on the
Tom Ford Blush Guilt Illuminating Cheek Colour, amongst the sea of
glowing reviews.
One of two limited edition cheek colours for Summer
2013, it comes in a chubby twist up stick. I find the plastic casing
feels flimsy and do worry that it will crack, given the price (£48) I
expected something that felt a bit more robust.In the tube its a beautiful shimmery warm pink seashell. Though I was
expecting this to be sheer I was surprised that even applying multiple
applications on my very pale skin, it imparts pretty much no colour (though it
leaves a faint sparkle which is only noticeable if you get close up).
What it
does provide is a glossy sheen that if I apply too much can look overly shiny.
In terms of the formula, it glides on, without feeling too tacky or
slippery, and feels smooth (it applies more easily that say a NARS
multiple). The product doesn't set as such and the sheen lasts around 6 hours on my dry skin.
Swatched below on the left 9 times and then on the right 9 times again but blended over gently with a brushLike a lot of cream products it does tend to wipe off any makeup you
may already have on you skin, so I tend to just mix it with my base and
apply together or just apply on smaller areas gently and then carefully
build up so as not to disrupt the base.
Yes this applies well and yes it does give a nice sheen to the skin, but for
me I just don't think its that special. I love illuminating products
that give radiance but I don't feel like this particularly enhances my
complexion.

I am always disappointed in illuminating cheek products, I remember buying a NARS multiple, Riviera, such a pretty colour....in the stick there was no pay off on my skin other than the briefest of glows. Thanks for this.

I know tell me about it, thats why I had to write how many swipes it actually was, maybe if I did 20 I'd get some colour :)I think you were best to not take the plunge really.Thank you for your retweeting of me btw xx

I've avoided this TF summer collection but it's so hard to do so. Your reviews and Lola's are the ones I trust the most and neither of you seem to feel it's worth the money even if the products are beautiful.

I always get the feeling with Tom Ford that it's quite nice, but not mindblowing special in both colour & texture-department. I'd rather stick with Burberry & Armani for my luxe/niche feel with a fab payoff

Yes, I've not yet tried anything from the brand that has blown me away, I think because they have put themselves at a higher price point than a lot of the high end brands like Burberry, Chanel etc,they really need to deliver something that bit more special. I do like a lot of my TF but don't feel like it excels as such.

Yes, I had hoped I would like it more as well, I do think the fact that I don't have clear skin (even when my base is on) means I don't get the best effect from this like others have experienced. I do like it but just don't think it does that much for me, but then my face does need a lot of help ;) xx

Maybe mix a touch of it with your foundation to get a glowing effect- I would swipe a few passes in my hand then add my foundation or tinted moisturizer and mix it. My bet is that you will get a nice diffused glow that will be gorgeous. <3